One character in this wor
One character in this work recalls a visit to the "Group of Progressive Catholics" four years earlier and notes that the discussion on "Poverty in the Society in which we live" was "exhausting." Another character causes the death of a young boy by forcing him to carry a loaded weapon. The protagonist is able to smell gravy and cabbage cooking on the other side of a phone call. The main character's mother introduces herself as the "Executive Committee of the Societies for the Reconciliation of Racial Differences," and the protagonist blames her for sending his sister Henrietta away to protect her from "Jewish Yankees." Leo converts to Catholicism and joins a seminary, and the protagonist blames a Catholic group led by Kinkel for losing his lover who leaves him for Zupfner. This novel ends with the protagonist playing "Poor Pope John" on his guitar in a train station in Bonn, knowing he will never be with his only love Maria Derkum. For 10 points, identify this novel about Hans Schnier, the titular performer, a work by Heinrich Boll.
One character in this work recalls a visit to the "Group of Progressive Catholics" four years earlier and notes that the discussion on "Poverty in the Society in which we live" was "exhausting."
The {Clown} [accept {Ansichten eines Clowns}]